No Bake Trail Mix Bars
No Bake Trail Mix Bars are a delightful and nutritious snack that combines the best of both worlds: convenience and health. These bars are packed with a variety of wholesome...
No Bake Trail Mix Bars are a delightful and nutritious snack that combines the best of both worlds: convenience and health. These bars are packed with a variety of wholesome ingredients, making them an ideal choice for busy individuals seeking a quick energy boost. Moreover, their versatility allows them to be enjoyed as a breakfast on-the-go, a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, or even a post-workout refuel. With their irresistible blend of nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and chocolate, these bars offer a perfect balance of flavors and textures that will satisfy both your taste buds and nutritional needs.
One of the key advantages of No Bake Trail Mix Bars is their simplicity in preparation. In fact, you can whip up a batch in just a few minutes, without the need for any baking. This makes them an excellent option for those hot summer days when you don't want to turn on the oven. Additionally, these bars are customizable, allowing you to adjust the ingredients based on your preferences or dietary requirements. For instance, you can easily make them gluten-free by using certified gluten-free oats and puffed cereal.
The star ingredients in these bars include Daily Crunch Cacao + Sea Salt Sprouted Almonds, which provide a delightful crunch and a hint of chocolate flavor. Furthermore, the addition of pumpkin seeds offers a boost of nutrients, including magnesium and zinc.
What sets these No Bake Trail Mix Bars apart is their nutritional value. They are plant-based, vegan, oil-free, and refined sugar-free, making them a healthier alternative to many store-bought snack bars. The inclusion of nuts and seeds provides healthy fats and protein, which help keep you feeling full and satisfied. Moreover, the oats offer complex carbohydrates and fiber, providing sustained energy throughout the day. By making these bars at home, you have complete control over the ingredients, ensuring you know exactly what goes into your snack. Whether you're hiking, working, or simply need a quick bite, these No Bake Trail Mix Bars are sure to become your go-to healthy snack option.
Ingredients for No Bake Trail Mix Bars
- 1 cup Daily Crunch Cacao + Sea Salt Sprouted Almonds
- 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
- 2/3 cup puffed cereal (rice, corn, millet)
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/3 cup dried fruit
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp almond or vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
Instructions
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Loosely chop almonds. In a large mixing bowl add almonds, pumpkin seeds, puffed cereal, rolled oats, dried fruit, cinnamon and salt. Mix until combined.
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In a glass bowl, mix together peanut butter and maple syrup. Microwave for 10-15 seconds. Add in almond extract and stir to combine.
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Add chocolate chips to the dry ingredients, then pour peanut butter mixture over everything. Mix until well combined and there are no loose ingredients.
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Transfer mixture to a parchment paper lined pan. I used a 8×8 glass dish. Firmly press the mixture using the back of spoon or spatula. You want to make sure everything is nice and compact, including the edges, in order to make sure the bars stay together.
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Place bars in the freezer and allow to set for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
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Once set, remove from dish and cut into bars or squares. Store covered in the refrigerator.